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title: "Higher Education Networking Supply and Services 3 (HENSS3)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a09c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NEUPC LTD"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Higher Education Networking Supply and Services 3 (HENSS3)

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a09c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Higher Education Networking Supply and Services 3 (HENSS3)" is being organised by the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) on behalf of various UK higher education institutions. This tender is focused on the supply and services of networking equipment and infrastructure and is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on the 22nd of May 2026. The procurement is categorised under goods, and it covers a comprehensive range of networking services including design, implementation, maintenance, and consultancy, intended for nationwide delivery across the UK. The open competitive procedure will utilise a framework agreement to facilitate collaboration amongst sub-central government entities, with the final completion of contracts expected by 5th June 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking equipment and services, providing a potential contract value estimated at up to £100 million. Companies experienced in IT consulting, networking hardware provision, and systems maintenance within educational environments will find this tender particularly attractive. Businesses capable of delivering innovative and comprehensive networking solutions, including Network Security and systems optimisation, are well-suited to participate in this competitive procedure. Engaging in this framework agreement provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with key UK education institutions, thereby fostering business growth and expanding market presence in the higher education sector.

## Notice

North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. NEUPC wishes to develop a national framework agreement to service the requirements of UK Higher Education Institutions and Associate members for the supply of Networking Equipment and Services through a framework for Higher Education Networking equipment and services. The outline scope of the requirement is for a full Networking equipment and services provision to the Higher Education Institutions. Networking services include any or all aspects of Networking, including design, equipment, storage, Networks Security, implementation, maintenance, management including monitoring IT Networks systems to ensure optimal performance, and repair, training, through to final disposal. Consultancy includes all aspects of networking consultancy which must be provided from an independent perspective. Various networking equipment items will be available via the Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047649-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2027 - 5 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | APUC (ADVANCED PROCUREMENT FOR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES); CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM; LUPC (LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM); NWUPC (NORTH WEST UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM); SUPC (SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30237110 - Network interfaces
- 30237135 - Network interfaces cards
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32412120 - Intranet network
- 32413100 - Network routers
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 32422000 - Network components
- 32423000 - Network hubs
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32427000 - Network system
- 32428000 - Network upgrade
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50312320 - Repair of data network equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 10:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047649-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047649-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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